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  1. Scott Danforth

    91 stingray project

    paying someone is easier (less elbow grease). however there is no other way
  2. Scott Danforth

    evinrude 25hp painting with mercury paint .

    any paint store can mix up a rattle can with appropriate hardener. you have about 7 days to use it. I get it mixed up for painting the bumpers on the wife and kids cars
  3. Scott Danforth

    evinrude 25hp painting with mercury paint .

    Merc "phantom black" is just gloss black. its Rustoleum black, its GM tuxedo black and specifically, its PPG 9000 black. dont rattle can it. spray it properly following mercruiser/mercury instructions Refinishing procedure: This procedure should be used in refinishing MerCruiser...
  4. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 120 Non-Start Condition - Wiring?

    take your wife's nail file and stick between the point contacts and sand them. should take 5 or 6 swipes of the file set the gap on the points to .018" when the wiper is on a lobe on the cam with a dwell meter, make sure your dwell is between 30 and 34 degrees while cranking if the dwell...
  5. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser 120 Non-Start Condition - Wiring?

    see post #2 you still have to service the points
  6. Scott Danforth

    89 Volvo Penta AQ271C ignition or carb, maybe something else

    what are the compression numbers? should be 140-150 psi across all cylinders secondaries wont open until the RPM's get up over 3500 RPM what props are you running on the boat. should be B2's or B3's
  7. Scott Danforth

    Axle weight capacity

    it has a HIN and you have paperwork (title/registration/bill of sale) from the HIN and paperwork, you should know what you have without paperwork, its just a big lawn ornament
  8. Scott Danforth

    Motor has power, won’t turn over

    FYI, the one-post OP hasn't been back in over 3 months. Seriously doubt he/she will return
  9. Scott Danforth

    Windshield

    Plastic? If so, see your local plastic shop and have them make you one
  10. Scott Danforth

    Moving 3rd toon back

    You will probably gain about 3-5 mph
  11. Scott Danforth

    Working on A Volvo/Penta 350 and 280 leg?

    I would want to see receipts. Agreed, 1985 or older motor
  12. Scott Danforth

    Fogging oil won't kill engine

    I fogged once..... 30 years ago. However spray for 10 seconds and shut down
  13. Scott Danforth

    LS Swap...?

    Plenty of project vehicles in need of motor and trans
  14. Scott Danforth

    Mercruiser Ride Guide Steering Cable Help!

    Teleflex sold off the cable division and it became SeaStar Agree with Bondo, you will need to buy a new helm and cable as a kit
  15. Scott Danforth

    Wiring Diagram 1996 Rinker Fiesta vee 280

    welcome aboard wire color is standard. there is no wiring diagram go to the electrical forum and look at the stickies like this one. https://forums.iboats.com/threads/generic-boat-wiring-information-updated-verified.726970/
  16. Scott Danforth

    Moving 3rd toon back

    unless you reduce the wetted surface area (lifting strakes, etc), its a fools errand. to go faster, you need more torque at the prop. to get more torque at the prop, you need a bigger motor
  17. Scott Danforth

    Ford 302 alternator issue

    could be regulator going on the alternator. your local alternator and starter repair shop can fix you right up.
  18. Scott Danforth

    Working on A Volvo/Penta 350 and 280 leg?

    12000 CAD is 8800 USD. the ratio is currently 1:.773 only you can determine if its worth the value to you.
  19. Scott Danforth

    Working on A Volvo/Penta 350 and 280 leg?

    I have done "Don's way"and pulled the drive. usually faster for me to pull the drive and toss on the cart as a unit
  20. Scott Danforth

    Axle weight capacity

    5200# dry weight is about 6500# wet-weight. assuming a 1993 270 sundancer https://owners-resources.searayweb.com/model-archive-files/1C1_27_74DERNPJJ676.pdf 5600# dry weight plus 99 gallons of fuel at 6.82#/gallon plus 26 gallons of water at 8.35#/gallon Plus holding tank plus gear assuming...
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